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Severe weather warnings issued as storms hit UK Severe weather warnings issued as storms hit UK
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The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across many parts of the UK, as storms batter the country.The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across many parts of the UK, as storms batter the country.
Part of the roof of the grandstand at Epsom racecourse in Surrey has been blown off by high winds.
In Scotland, warnings for both snow and high winds have been issued, and gales have gusted up to almost 100mph.In Scotland, warnings for both snow and high winds have been issued, and gales have gusted up to almost 100mph.
Storm-force winds and heavy rain are causing disruption in Wales, with fallen trees blocking some roads. Storm-force winds and heavy rain are causing disruption in Wales. Travel is also being disrupted in Northern Ireland.
Travel is also being disrupted in Northern Ireland, with a warning of gusts up to 90mph. Storm force winds and rain have also hit parts of south-west England, with the Met Office issuing a severe weather warning for storms across Cornwall and Devon.
Localised flooding and a significant drop in temperature are expected in parts of Wales and north-west England.Localised flooding and a significant drop in temperature are expected in parts of Wales and north-west England.
The weather conditions meant some East Coast main line trains between London and Scotland had to start and terminate at Newcastle upon Tyne.The weather conditions meant some East Coast main line trains between London and Scotland had to start and terminate at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Buses replaced trains on some East Coast services between London and Harrogate and Hull.Buses replaced trains on some East Coast services between London and Harrogate and Hull.
Travel has been disrupted in a number of other ways across the country, including: Transport has been affected in href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16385049" >various parts of Scotland:
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  • The Tay and Forth bridges are closed, while the Kingston Bridge in Glasgow has been shut by two overturned lorries.
  • Commuters are being urged to travel with caution.
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  • Rail services have been affected, with ScotRail advising passengers not to travel.
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  • Glasgow Airport has warned that cancellations are expected because of high winds.
Police are advising motorists in Northern Ireland to take extra care and slow down. A number of roads have been closed including in Belfast and Londonderry. Some train, bus and ferry services have been affected.
In Wales, the A40 between Carmarthenshire and Powys and the A478 between Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion are among roads affected. The Britannia Bridge at Anglesey has been closed to high-sided vehicles.
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